Is Greensboro or Kinston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Greensboro is safer than Kinston (Safety Score 7/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 4,307 per 100,000 versus 5,938 for Kinston — 27% lower. Greensboro has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kinston has a 52% lower rate.
Note: Greensboro is 15.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Greensboro, NC?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Greensboro | Kinston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,306.9 | 5,938.4 | -1,631.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 923.7 | 974.2 | -50.5 |
| Murder Rate | 14.1 | 20.7 | -6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 26.3 | 77.7 | -51.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 173.5 | 82.9 | +90.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 709.8 | 777.3 | -67.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,383.1 | 4,964.2 | -1,581.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 482.4 | 994.9 | -512.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,308.2 | 3,725.8 | -1,417.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 592.5 | 243.6 | +349.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro or Kinston safer?
Greensboro is safer with a total crime rate of 4,307 per 100K vs 5,938 for Kinston — a 27% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 per 100K while Kinston has 974.2. Greensboro has lower violent crime.
About Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, a city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, was the site of the 1960 Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in. It's a diverse community with a population of over 299,000 residents. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 304,306, Greensboro has a total crime rate of 4,306.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Kinston, NC
Kinston, a historic city in eastern North Carolina, is home to the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center. This Lenoir County seat has a population of around 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 19,298, Kinston has a total crime rate of 5,938.4 per 100,000 residents.